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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,065
Posted By athenstrestle

Thank you Nondes!

Thank you Nondes!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,065
Posted By athenstrestle

Aquila frame specs

Hello,

My girlfriend is looking at buying a road bike, and she's found an Aquila 53 cm, which corresponds to her sizing as determined by a recent fitting. The bike shop gave her the dimension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By athenstrestle

Compatibity issue: long-cage derailleur with double chainring cranset

I'm trying to piece together a road bike with various old parts I have. I have a long-cage Ultegra derailleur and am wondering whether I could make that work with double-chainring 105 cranks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By athenstrestle

Campy housings and Shiftmate for Chorus ergo levers and Dura Ace rear derailleur?

Hey everyone,

I've been gathering Campy parts in hopes of putting together a straight-Campy bike, but since it looks like I'll be a bit short of cash to splash out on the last parts I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,773
Posted By athenstrestle

right, sorry. they're new.

right, sorry. they're new.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,773
Posted By athenstrestle

Shimano 600 Upgrade?

Hi everyone,

I'm upgrading my old road bike that has down-tube shifters, and have a price on a Shimano 600 groupset with STI shifters. I want something good quality, but it doesn't have to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By athenstrestle

Using oversized Front Derailleur

Hi everyone!

I am upgrading my bike and bought a used Ultegra front derailleur, not considering the size issue. Turns out the derailleur is for 31.8 mm tubing (1 1/4") while mine is 28.6 mm (1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By athenstrestle

again, thanks to all of you. Quick question...

again, thanks to all of you. Quick question though as I am new at this. Retro grouch, when you say loosen and tighten opposing pairs of spokes, do you mean, tighten one spoke coming from the hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By athenstrestle

thanks for the input. yes, the spokes are 2.0...

thanks for the input. yes, the spokes are 2.0 straight gauge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By athenstrestle

Spoke Tightening/Truing

Hey everyone,

I have some relatively trued wheels at the moment, but have had to true them a number of times because when I get them trued the spoke tension is quite low. Just looking for some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By athenstrestle

That all makes perfect sense now. Thanks for the...

That all makes perfect sense now. Thanks for the help Mondoman, I do appreciate it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By athenstrestle

Right, that's the style I have, only mine is ...

Right, that's the style I have, only mine is KMC. I thought I had to fix one end of each plate to either end of the chain, now I see that wouldn't work (I think). So would I just pop the outer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By athenstrestle

Installing Master link

Hi all,

Just trying to install a MasterLink into a new Shimano 9-speed chain and am wondering how to do it. I read the instructions on the MasterLink packaging and it told me to break the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,123
Posted By athenstrestle

Looking for info on my new-old Miele

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up my first road bike, an older Miele which I love. I'm looking for information about it but have come up short so far. I haven't been able to find a good...
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